Your house needs maintenance in summer too!
Here’s some items to get ahead on so they don’t ruin your barbecue.
Here’s some items to get ahead on so they don’t ruin your barbecue.
Inside:
- Windows and doors: Check seals and weatherproofing strips; clean windows and screens. Maybe now is a good time to replace old leaky windows!
- Cooling system: Get someone in to do a cleaning and tune-up and find any necessary repairs before they take you by surprise during a heat wave. If you have a forced-air system, now’s the time to replace air filters too.
- Dryer: While you’re at it, get out there and clean out the dryer duct -- lint can build up and block the airflow, making your dryer have to work harder and take longer than it needs to.
- Bathrooms: Check/clean/replace caulk and tiles as needed, and vacuum out those dusty exhaust fan grills.
Outside:
- House exterior: do a visual check for termite or other pest damage -- if you find any, get a professional in to do repairs and stop the infestation.
- Gutters: clean them out and replace those leaky downspouts!
- Yard: trim away any branches or shrubbery near your roof and gutters.
- Pool: Time to have your pool or spa serviced by a professional service and have water condition checked -- don’t spend your summer getting your pool clear instead of swimming in it.
And, of course -- change those smoke alarm batteries!
